INSTAT-statistics-accidents – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:56:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 INSTAT: Drivers aged 25–34 responsible for over 31% of January road accidents https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/02/27/instat-drivers-aged-25-34-responsible-for-over-31-of-january-road-accidents/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/02/27/instat-drivers-aged-25-34-responsible-for-over-31-of-january-road-accidents/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:56:01 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=288926 TIRANA, Feb 27 /ATA/ In January 2026, the number of road traffic accidents in Albania decreased by 23.2% compared to the same period last year, with a total of 96 accidents resulting in 149 casualties, including both fatalities and injuries.

The highest proportion of accidents was recorded among the 25–34 age group, which accounted for 31.3% of all cases registered during the month.
The data indicate that 85.4% of recorded accidents are attributed to driver behavior, underscoring the need to improve driving culture and adherence to traffic regulations.
Meanwhile, the day of the week with the highest number of accidents is Friday, accounting for 21.9%, while Tuesday records the lowest level, at 6.3%.

Accidents are most frequent during the evening hours, from 19:00 to midnight, accounting for 24% of all accidents in January.
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